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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,338.22, 51,515.76 and 22,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,338.22, 51,515.76 and 22,223.29 is: 30,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,338.22 : 51,515.76 = 22,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,338.22/51,515.76 = 22,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,338.22x = 51,515.76 × 22,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,338.22x = 1,144,849,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,849,416.47/37,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,661.60

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